Killen's STQ

AMAZING place. It is definitely in an unassuming location, but when you walk in it's very quaint and so nice. It's a very small restaurant, so I would definitelyRecommend getting a reservation if you can. It is a cool crossover between BBQ and a steakhouse, and very tastefully done. Upscale without feeling stuffy. I came here with my husband and dad on a recommendation from my dad's coworker while he was in town. Did not disappoint!We started out with some bourbon, tequila, and I got a French 75. The French 75 was very light, crisp, and delicious! I absolutely loved it. We started out with the pork belly and short rib burnt ends. The short ribs had an excellent flavor. I'm not big on pork, but my husband and dad loved it. For our main course, my husband got the chicken fried steak, I got the tamales (beef short ribs) and my dad got the blackened snapper. They were all amazing! The tamales were very creative with the beef short ribs, and unlike anything I had tried. I loved them! They were technically an appetizer but the perfect amount of food.Lastly- dessert. This was the best by far. Definitely not the place to skip dessert on! We got the carrot cake and the tres leches bread pudding. WOW. I can't choose a favorite of the two- they were both incredible. The carrot cake was soooo well cooked and flavorful but also very light. I love carrot cake and it was definitely the best I've had. And the tres leches- wow. They had bacon in them, which somehow worked incredibly well. The flavors mixed in a totally unexpected but amazing way that complimented one another. I don't know how they could make tres leches better than it is, but they did it! Amazing.And our service! Wow. Our waiter was incredible. He was extremely attentive and knowledgeable about the place, and had worked there for a long time. He was clearly passionate about the restaurant and got so excited talking about it. He was amazing!Highly recommend this place to all!

Had dinner last night with my wife and a couple of her co-workers. We were practically alone in the place on a Tuesday evening, but - Tuesday, I suppose. We did get good service as a result. Our server suggested an off-menu appetizer which netted a beautiful dish with three large bacon wrapped shrimp over little blocks of grits and a savory sauce. They were tender and delicious, the bacon was substantial and smoky. A very good starter. For the main course, I opted for the dry aged NY strip, and (almost) wasn't disappointed. My requested level of doneness, medium rare, was overshot by a good margin, resulting in what I'd call medium or maybe even medium plus. This is inexcusable at a place of this caliber, but to keep drama to a minimum, I did not send it back, and frankly, I'm glad I didn't, because aside from that issue, it was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. It was well trimmed, still fairly moist, but most of all, it was quite tender, yielding to the knife easily, and had a rich, deep flavor characteristic of good dry aging, with nutty and especially a gorganzola or almost parmesano reggiano note. It was well seasoned and seared, and was quite enjoyable. My French 75 cocktail was a classic execution, served in proper stemware, and was a wonderful complement to the meal. I'd definitely come here again, but next time, I'd ask for a correction on the steak.

This place has been on my bucket list for quite some time. I'm a big fan of Killen's BBQ, so my expectations were rather high. A few years ago, there was a lot of excitement when this place first opened, but that has died down since.First and foremost, this is a valet only type of place. Annoying because the lot is fairly small. You can possibly find street parking the next street over, but it's a bit sketchy.We were able to dine here without a reservation during prime time on a Saturday without a wait despite there not being many tables. That was a bit of a red flag as most of the good places are full Saturday evening..Our server for the evening was the bartender, which was unusual. Our table was near to the bar, and she in fact did do a great job. They were out of the wine my dining partner selected, and the other choices weren't even close. Bummer. My gimlet with cucumber was quite delicious though.As for the food, the highly anticipated pork belly bites were a bit disappointing. I didn't care for the overpowering tangy sauce at all, though the meat was prepared well. The chicken fried ribeye steak was a total let down. The flavorless crust fell off the thin chewy meat. At $35, it was so much worse than the marvelous $16 bar chicken fried steak I had consumed a few days earlier. My dining partner did enjoy the pork chop, and it did look tasty. The bone marrow was tasty when smeared on some of the complimentary bread, but I wish there was more of it.Overall a mediocre meal. I expected much more given the price point.

I always love STQ. The food is so wonderful. The wine list is a little thin and pricey, but still a great selection. If you've never been, STQ is priced high-end, but the feel is of a nice BBQ restaurant. Service is typically excellent as was tonight's.

I expected so much for this, and I think that hype sort of ruined it for me unfortunately. The venue is nice and intimate, and I'd say very informal for a steakhouse - something I appreciate. Parking is a bit of a challenge as most of the lot is inexplicably valet for its size. Just feels weird to have valet get the car when it would have been quicker to walk to it. Once inside, service was pretty good. Mike was attentive and energetic. But maybe just a bit too energetic. He wedged himself between me and a guest and kept brushing me or pushing me as he explained the menu or took our orders. I know I said intimate, but I'm pretty sure I could have had my personal space a bit more respected.We didn't go crazy but we did sample a bit. The old fashioned is awesome - packs a great punch but oh so smooth. The wine list is extensive and the malbec pairs really nicely with the meal. As for the food, I was left wanting a lot more. The bone marrow was probably the best side of the bunch and added even more flavor to the steak. The sprouts seemed flavorless and a bit undercooked. Crispy fries are a bit overseasoned, but their texture was spot on and cooked just about perfect. And although the mushrooms were very good, they also didn't stand out much. And finally the steak - I got the dry aged ribeye medium rare. Temperature-wise, this was cooked spot on. That was about all it had going for it though. The meat was chewy, sinewy, and would not unstick itself between my teeth. There was a big ball of fat left hanging on by just a thread, and I couldn't figure out why it was left on at all considering it wasn't edible. And what happened to the seasoning? There was very little flavor to the meat, and without some additional salt to bring it out, it was very bland.For the price, and the brand, I expected so much more. There were some positives but the quality of the food seemed inexplicable especially when others offer similar or better quality for sometimes even less. I normally will give the rest of the menu a second chance but this is sadly one time I'll not return.

When you order a $100 Wagyu steak for your birthday and they give you a chewy prime at best. That is Killen STQ

I absolutely love love Luvvvvvv this restaurant. Killens STQ really wowed me. I've been to Killens bbq only, and once I found out that they had other restaurants I had to come in and try STQ! First off, the best staff around hands down. Everyone was extremely sweet and very helpful. I already knew a few things that I wanted to try but our waiter pointed us in the right direction to other items. Cocktails were amazing, and the food was even better. Some things that absolutely stood out were the pork belly, crab cake, and beef short rib. Everything we had was great but these things went the extra mile. Love the cozy look of the restaurant inside as well. I will absolutely be back again, but next time I'll save room for dessert because I hear they have the best carrot cake!

EXCELLENT experience this last Saturday night! Shane was our waiter and was so helpful, kind, funny, and professional. We had a large group with lots of particular requests and he handled everything beautifully.Drinks were solid--French 75 was refreshing to start and the Perfect Martini was deserving of its name. The food was incredible. Appetizers: oysters are absolutely a must. I don't usually like them cooked but these were great. Ravioli didn't taste like anything to me but others loved it. Octopus was a surprising favorite for a steakhouse. Buratta was lovely. We had a bunch of different steaks, all cooked different ways and everything came out perfect. Sides were outstanding--creamed corn, mac and cheese, and Brussels. Other end of the table enjoyed the mashed potatoes.Dessert was the only thing that didn't really stand out. The creme brûlée was spot-on, the bread pudding bland, and the other end of the table gobbled up the chocolate cheesecake.I was nervous based on other reviews, but I think you'll be fine if you avoid the rude server. Everyone that stopped by our table was an absolute joy. Decently priced too. We'll be back!

Come here for the apps and cocktails, and stay for them too!! This is an amazing spot that you might actually miss if you're driving too fast down Voss. It's cozy inside and the food is phenomenal. It's upscale and casual in the same breath, but the food is always five stars!!

Came with a party of 3. I made a reservation for 715pm but arrived at 645pm and we were immediately seated when we asked. We ordered the octopus, short rib tamale and crab cake for appetizers. We followed it with the wet aged ribeye. Everything was prepared well but I felt that the ribeye was under seasoned. We washed it down with a margarita and a Paloma mule- this was the better drink of the two. We declined the desserts.